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As a result, Canada’s firefighting competence is being scrutinized as nations deploy hundreds of their own firefighters to the country, while also pressuring Ottawa to get a grip on the crisis.
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Omar Mouallem, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2023
Advertisement Moreover, while Clinton showed a natural ease with California and its clamorous culture, Bush never seemed to get a grip on the state.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2023
The Sunshine Honey stunt is a clever play on the looming questions around Lottie and her intentions, as the adult survivor has been struggling in recent episodes to get a grip on reality.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2023
The unanimous vote comes as Mayor Buddy Dyer, city commissioners and staff have tried to get a grip on public safety surrounding the bustling nightlife on downtown streets.
—Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2022
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Omar Mouallem, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2023
Advertisement Moreover, while Clinton showed a natural ease with California and its clamorous culture, Bush never seemed to get a grip on the state.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2023
The Sunshine Honey stunt is a clever play on the looming questions around Lottie and her intentions, as the adult survivor has been struggling in recent episodes to get a grip on reality.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2023
The unanimous vote comes as Mayor Buddy Dyer, city commissioners and staff have tried to get a grip on public safety surrounding the bustling nightlife on downtown streets.
—Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2022
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“Get a grip on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20a%20grip%20on. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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